HR Business Partner - 12MFTC

Compare the Market; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking an HR Business Partner for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves acting as a trusted advisor, supporting diverse business areas, and enhancing people management capabilities. The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified with experience in complex HR environments, committed to fostering a positive culture and driving strategic change.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Private healthcare

Electric car scheme

Paid development days

Wellbeing and CSR days

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified or equivalent HR experience.
• Skilled in HR, ideally in complex, matrixed environments.
• Well-versed in UK employment law.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to deliver tailored people plans.
• Provide operational HR advice on various employee matters.
• Support strategic initiatives and organisational change.

Skills

Communication

Influencing

Organisational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

CIPD qualified (Level 5+)

Job description

12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Our purpose is to make great financial decision making a breeze for everyone, and that purpose drives us every day.

It’s why we’re on a mission to create an automated quoting engine, with the simplest of experiences, wrapped in a brand everyone loves!

We change lives by making it simple to switch and save money. So, when it comes to getting a better deal, it’s never been more blindingly obvious why you would choose Compare the Market.

We’d love you to be part of our journey.

We're looking for a passionate and skilled HR Business Partner to join our HR & Comms team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

The Opportunity

As an HR Business Partner, you'll act as a trusted advisor to leaders across the business. You’ll support the delivery of our people strategy, guide managers in building their leadership capabilities, and help us ensure an exceptional colleague experience.

This is a great opportunity to work across diverse business areas, influence key decisions, and contribute to strategic change that really matters.

What You’ll Be Doing

•Partnering with business leaders to deliver tailored people plans
•Providing operational HR advice on employee relations, performance, development, absence, and engagement
•Supporting Senior HRBPs in implementing strategic initiatives
•Contributing to organisational design and change projects
•Coaching managers to enhance people management capability and foster a values-aligned culture
•Collaborating with our Centres of Expertise (Reward, Talent, L&D, ER) to provide high-quality people solutions
•Analysing people data to identify trends and inform decision-making
•Ensuring consistent and effective application of HR policies and processes
•Supporting key HR activities such as performance reviews, engagement surveys, and talent planning

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

•CIPD qualified (Level 5+) or has equivalent HR experience
•Skilled in generalist HR, ideally within complex, matrixed environments
•Well-versed in UK employment law and up-to-date HR best practices
•Experienced in supporting people-related change programmes
•A strong communicator and influencer, with the ability to engage leaders at all levels
•Proactive, adaptable, and solution-focused
•Meticulous in approach, with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

Everyone is welcome.

We have a culture of creativity. We approach our work passionately, improve constantly and celebrate our wins at every turn. We are an inclusive workplace, and our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic, whole selves to work. Everyone is welcome.

Our people bring our purpose to life.

If you’re ready to make a real difference and be at the heart of people-powered transformation, we’d love to hear from you.

There’s something for everyone.

We’re a place of opportunity. You’ll have the tools and autonomy to drive your own career, supported by a team of amazingly talented people.

And then there’s our benefits. For us, it’s not just about a competitive salary and hybrid working, we care about what matters to you. From a generous holiday allowance and private healthcare to an electric car scheme and paid development, wellbeing and CSR days, we’ve pretty much got you covered!